St.Augustine 2019 - Festival of Chariots (Album of photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Chanting the holy name is the chief means of atta...
St.Augustine 2019 – Festival of Chariots (Album of photos)
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St.Augustine 2019 – Festival of Chariots (Album of photos)
“I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE STILL OUT HERE!”
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“I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE STILL OUT HERE!”
Danakeli Dasi: Today, at the University of South Carolina, a woman approached me partly out of breath & said this.
Srivasa Pandita Appearance
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Srivasa Pandit represents the marginal living entity (tatastha shakti ). The devotees headed by Srivasa are described as Lord Chaitanya’s smaller limbs (His face, eyes, hands, disc, other weapons)
They all took part in Sri Gaurasundara’s pastimes. With them, Lord Gauranga spread the sankirtana movement. Srivasa Pandit is the incarnation of Narada Muni.
Within Srivasa’s home, Lord Gauranga showed His divine form to all His eternal associates. The house of Srivasa Pandit served as the headquarters of Gauranga’s Sankirtana Movement. The daily Bhagavatam classes, nightly kirtans, and many confidential Vraja pastimes of Lord Gaura Raya occurred here.
Sun Love Feast – Mar 31st, 2019 – Vedic discourse by HG Nand Maharaj Prabhu
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Sun Love Feast – Apr 7th, 2019 – Vedic discourse by Her Grace Padmini Devi Dasi
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Harinam Sankirtan at Monkey Forest, Ubud (Album of photos)
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Harinam Sankirtan at Monkey Forest, Ubud (Album of photos)
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Srila Prabhupada Festival New Dwarka May 25-26
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Nrsimhananda das: "Prabhupada's Cooks" is this year's theme. It's a historic gathering of great souls who took it upon themselves to learn and satisfy SP in a most intimate and demanding way. We owe a great debt to those who nourished SP with Prasadam that he adored. It kept him strong and satisfied throughout his stay with us. GauraPurnima-Report from ISKCON Plainfield, NJ
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ISKCON of Central New Jersey, Plainfield celebrated Gaura Purnima and Holi on Wednesday 3/20/2019. Gaura Nitai were adorned with a brand new outfit. The altar was decorated with a theme representing Navadwip Dham (nine islands of Navadwip) which signifies nine processes of Bhakti. Devotees started the program by singing melodious Gaura Bhajans. The Night Train to Nowhere (A Gurukula Film)
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A gurukula boy convinces his best friend to run away from school with him to meet his estranged father in the jungles of North India. But the adventure turns out to be much more than they bargained for when their train ride comes to an unexpected end and Sikkimese separatists enter the mix. This movie was written, filmed, directed, and starred in by the students and staff of Bhaktivedanta Academy, Mayapur.
His Holiness Bhakti Sharan Shanta Mahäräja departed from this…
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His Holiness Bhakti Sharan Shanta Mahäräja departed from this world yesterday in Lithuania.
Bhakti Chaitanya Swami: Here are a few words of appreciation for him.
I first met Maharaja in 1993 in Vilnius. He was a very serious devotee, and was always concerned to develop the preaching in Lithuania.
In those days he traveled with Hari Katha and Bilvamangala prabhus, and from time to time I would go with them also, visiting different towns and Nama-hatta congregations around the country. I was always impressed with Maharaja’s dedication and determination to present Srila Prabhupada’s message to the people of the country. I was also very impressed with his austerity and determination not to become caught up in the needs of the body.
After some time that program stopped, but Maharaja continued visiting the Nama-hattas and preaching regularly.
He took sannyasa in 2004 in the summer festival. Niranjana Maharaja was very instrumental in choosing his sannyasa name, based on the idea that Shanta Maharaja would give devotion (bhakti) and shelter (sharan) to many devotees, in a very peaceful (shanta) and loving way.
Around this time the New Govardhana project started, and Maharaja was always the central person there, encouraging the devotees to live a simpler life as a Krishna conscious community.
Perhaps his greatest contribution to Srila Prabhupada’s movement was the organization of the Lithuanian BBT. Under his direction the BBT here has produced many books and encouraged wide scale book distribution, far outstripping the book distribution in so many other places in the world.
I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend the day with Maharaja some weeks ago, one or two days before he went into a condition of withdrawn external consciousness. It has been the mercy of Srila Prabhupada that I have been able to benefit from the association and example of this very saintly and dedicated servant of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada. Now Srimati Radharani and Lord Krishna have chosen to take him back to Them, and I am praying that he will put in a good word for me there, for when my time comes to join him in Their service.
Dharma in action! (4 min. video)
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Dharma in action! (4 min. video)
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The Golden Avatara Continues to Glow in Wellington
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The Golden Avatara Continues to Glow in Wellington
The primary purpose of Krishna’s descent as Shri Chaitanya was to relish the position of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, who is the prime reciprocator of transcendental love of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. To spread this transcendental love, the Journey of Self Discovery (JOSD) Wellington, celebrated the 533rd anniversary of Caitanya’s appearance on March 22, 2019. It was for the first time ever in the history of Wellington, New Zealand that 7 pairs of Gaura Nitai came together from different corners of the Kiwi Capital to grace the occasion.
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Wandering in mystical Vrindavana (Album of photos)
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Wandering in mystical Vrindavana (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: When a disciple asked Srila Prabhupada what he should do while in Vrindavan, Srila Prabhupada replied, “Just wander!” Today I took a small group of devotees to several holy places we had never been to. What an adventure it was! We first went to Encha Dauji [ Ram Ghat ] where Lord Balaram pulled the Yamuna river with His plow. Then we proceeded to Biharvan, where Radha and Krsna had many pastimes. The forest there is very much like it was thousands of years ago. Then we went Tapovan where the young gopi girls did austerities to please Katyayani to get Krsna as their husband. Finally went to Devi Attas, where Yogamaya appeared after flying out of Kamsa’s grip in the Mathura prison. What a wonderful day!
The BBT’s new Krsna Book app
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By Kaisori Devi DasiWith the full text in English, Russian, and German, with more languages being prepared. The text is fully - and quickly! - searchable in each language. Easy-to-read with many customizable features, including the ability to bookmark, highlight, and make notes. Full Sanskrit diacritics on the text and a glossary, just as in the print edition. Switch easily from one language to another - you can compare the Russian or German to the English or vice versa. Read in your own language or practice learning a new language using Srila Prabhupada's book as a guide. Continue reading "The BBT’s new Krsna Book app
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Lord Caitanya is not Worshiped Alone
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Today is the appearance day of Srivasa Thakura is one of the most prominent devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and appeared in Mayapur along with Sri Caitanya in the 15th century. One of the most striking features of the Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, ISKCON’s World Headquarters in West Bengal, India, are the Deities of Sri […]
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ISKCON Temple, Jaipur: A Window To The Spiritual World
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By Arti I have been a regular visitor to the ISKCON Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan for almost an entire past decade. Rajasthan being my ancestral state, we make it a point to travel here once at least every year. To say then, that I have a personal affinity for this state, and the Jaipur ISKCON temple wouldn’t be an exaggeration… from being a simple small house many years back, it has been a joy to see the temple gradually evolve to a relatively bigger premise and stand in line along with some of its more famous contemporaries like Delhi. Continue reading "ISKCON Temple, Jaipur: A Window To The Spiritual World
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Krishna Lunches feed New Zealand’s Prime Minister
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By Jambavati Devi Dasi Yesterday in Dunedin New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visiting a local Mosque ..to comfort and reassure the Local Muslim Community after the recent terror attack in Christchurch where 50 Muslim worshippers were brutally murdered while praying. She then made her way to The Otago University Clubs and Societies Building where ISKCON Dunedin holds their Krishna Lunch Program. Daily feeding at least 250 hungry and very grateful students and staff..delicious nutritious prasadam. As the Prime Minister walked up the stairs Jahnava Mata dasi the Krishna Lunch coordinator greeted her with a smile and a copy of Kurmas Great Vegetarian Dishes which she graciously and thankfully accepted. Continue reading "Krishna Lunches feed New Zealand’s Prime Minister
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Rama at home in exile (2)
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[Seminar at ISKCON, Melbourne, Australia]
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Rama at home in exile 2 – The power of diligence
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[Seminar at ISKCON, Melbourne, Australia]
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Rama at home in exile 1 – The power of acceptance
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[Seminar at ISKCON, Melbourne, Australia]
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ISKCON Scarborough – Special class by HH Bhaktimarga Swami – coming Sunday- 31st Mar 2019
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Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga!
We are very pleased to inform you that HH Bhaktimarga Swami will be giving a special class coming Sunday at ISKCON Scarborough. The program starts at 10.30 am.
It is also Pamomocani Ekadasi coming Sunday.
About HH Bhaktimarga Swami:
Over forty years ago it was a youthful quest for the life that leads Chatham, Ontario born Bhaktimarga Swami, (formerly John Peter Vis), to adopt an Eastern order of monastic life that landed him in the Hare Krishna movement. Since that time, as a celibate monk, Swami has evolved as an instructor of bhakti-yoga and mantra meditation. His presentation on this subject of life, based on the popular Hindu text, “Bhagavad-gita” is lively, candid and informative.
With a background in fine arts, Swami also developed a passion for the performing arts. Even in the course of his duties as a monk, he expands his portfolio and manages to take an active role in theatrical productions from epics of ancient Indian origin. Casting, scripting, and directing morality theatre takes him annually to venues from North America to India and Africa.
Finally, Bhaktimarga Swami achieved a remarkable feat in 1996 when he went the way of a pilgrim and walked on foot cross country from west to east and then back for a return journey from Cape Spear, Newfoundland to Vancouver Island in 2003, going full circle. He likes to share his unique experiences and fond memories on the road after trekking 16,000 kms. Swami is a consistent feature in “The Longest Road”, a recent National Film Board documentary detailing the history of the people who shaped or were shaped by the Trans Canada Highway, the world’s longest continuous maintained road.
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Sunday, March 24th, 2019
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Brampton / Toronto
Walking / Presenting
This morning, I ventured along through the Yorkville district, and it was early—1:30 a.m. Parties were just subsiding and the few stragglers, you might say, observed my monk apparel. I mention this just as a comparison to the night before when I was in regular civies, civilian clothes. There is a difference in people's response. So for this morning, in posh Yorkville, I got this, “Are you with a party?” look.
For me, it's fun. It makes walking that much more adventurous.
To Brampton I went, with Connor tagging happily along, by car, and at late morning. I chose to speak at the ISKCON Centre from Chapter 5 Verse 2 of the Gita. I liked these two lines: Jnana (or knowledge that one is not this material body but spirit soul) is not sufficient for liberation. One has to act in the status of spirit soul, otherwise there is no escape from material bondage."
Then back in Toronto, at ISKCON, I spoke from Chapter 6 about the nature of the mind. Text 26 reads as follows: "From wherever the mind wanders due to its flickering and unsteady nature, one must certainly withdraw it and bring it back under the control of the self."
It was a receptive group, like in Brampton. We also incorporated some yoga stretches in the presentation, compliments of Dan, who's a yoga teacher in the Orangeville area. His friend, Jason, runs a yoga studio along with his wife and he asked me how I deal with insomnia, since I mentioned it.
"I walk and chant," I mentioned, and that is how I'm currently dealing with jet lag.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
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Toronto, Ontario
Back In Regulated Fashion
Bloor Street, west of University Avenue, is what it always has been for decades, and coming back, after a month's stay in India, let's me see that it has persisted. For all but the iconic Honest Ed's economy market—which has been razed and will be replaced by a towering condo unit—the coffee shops, book stores, exotic artifact joints and Korean town and their two or three story buildings will be here to stay. I hope.
It's a charmer of a street to walk at any time of the day or night. With jet lag, I don't really mind what time. There are always people around. I was thrilled to see in the front window of the Doug Miller book store, Swami In A Strange Land by Joshua Green. If you haven't read this book yet, your life is not complete. It details the life, boldness and complications of Prabhupada. I'm partial as he is my guru.
The wind showed its might and gave me a toss at the corner of Spadina; well, at least a push. Remnants of light garbage swirled in the air, now that their winter anchor, snow, is practically gone. At one point, even a green compost bin was made to slide across the street.
I admit to having grey and brown apparel on, not my routine monk's attire, but I maintained an assertive tilak mark on that forehead which was slightly bent over to address Mr. Vayu, the wind. He, the wind, will relax in time, and take his rest, as I will attempt to do so for a few minutes before the mangal arati at 4:30 a.m. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvY9LLtASCF/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=d606dz36nq6i
It's good to be back in a regulated fashion, walking on my legs while rolling beads on my fingers through mantras.
May the Source be with you!
6 km
Friday, March 22nd, 2019
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Delhi / Copenhagen / Toronto
Long Trip
I'm all for direct flights—India to Canada—and that was our (Connor and myself) intent. You've heard the saying, "Man proposes. God disposes." There is this problem with the Pakistani airways, and so our flight, like many, had to divert and land in Copenhagen to refuel.
I've learned that if you accidentally chance upon a bear on the trail, you may stand your ground or walk around. With politically hot issues involving citizens in the air, fly around and away from the troubled zone. Don't confront.
This detour made a six hour difference, but it made little impact on Connor and I. Another hour is another hour. I do feel sorry for those with babies. They don't have the same patience.
Overall, the trip to India was great—as usual. You just have to overcome the chaos, and always be psychologically prepared. Our last three days in Vrndavana were somewhat restricted for walking, unless you want to get plastered by Holi enthusiasts.
There were, however, two occasions, one in Radha Kunda and another outside our host's gate, where men refrained from throwing any colours, permanent or impermanent, on my clothes. People respect their swamis, and even though I'm a foreigner and white with a tinge of sun-tan, the reverence still goes on.
I'm impressed with India's premiere airports, especially in Delhi and Mumbai. They are so state-of-the-art. They put many airports of developing countries to shame. If only the rest of India could be like those airport facilities, it would be pleasant—incredible even.
May the Source be with you!
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Telangana Padayatra On The Road Despite Hurdles
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Telangana Padayatra On The Road Despite Hurdles.
Since December padayatra has been back on the road in Telangana, a state in the centre-south stretch of the Indian peninsula. The padayatris are currently in Nizamabad district where the Nizamabad ISKCON centre president, Harikirtan dasa, is extending his cooperation to us and informing all nearby centres about us. The local congregation devotees are joining padayatra and welcoming us and offering us prasadam.
Interview with HG Govinda Datta Prabhu at ISKCON Hawaii (14 min….
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Interview with HG Govinda Datta Prabhu at ISKCON Hawaii (14 min. video)
Srila Prabhupada: If a devotee once utters the holy na...
Kamal Ahmed Exhibit Opening (Album of photos and videos)
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Kamal Ahmed Exhibit Opening (Album of photos)
Museum of Sacred Art: The inauguration of MOSA’s new exhibit ‘The Devotional Art of Kamal Ahmed M.’ was well received with a packed gallery of enthusiastic visitors. Thanks to all for coming and to all the organizers and helpers.
Lord Caitanya is not Worshiped Alone
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On the 28th of March this year in the Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, a grand celebration will be held on the occasion of the appearance day of Srivasa Thakura. Srivasa Thakura is one of the most prominent devotees of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and was present in Mayapur along with Sri Caitanya in the 15th century. Cafe Chat: Vegan cafe opens at Wellington campus
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Cafe Chat: Vegan cafe opens at Wellington campus.
A new vegan cafe has opened at Victoria University’s Kelburn campus. Krishna Food, is serving up fresh, wholesome meals that are available to students and the general public of Wellington.
Ahmedabad One-day Walk Glorifies Gaura-purnima
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By Muralimohan dasa On March 17 the ISKCON Ahmedabad temple devotees conducted their thirty-third monthly one-day padayatra. Called the Glories of Gaura-hari, a shorter walk this time of just 6km, the padayatra was held to promote the glories of Gaura-purnima, the appearance day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Continue reading "Ahmedabad One-day Walk Glorifies Gaura-purnima
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Appearance Anniversary of Srila Srivasa Thakura
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By Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami Srila Prabhupada said that Narada Muni is a perfect brahmacari because his sole purpose is pure devotional service and to distribute pure devotional service. But Srila Narada Muni gave up his brahmacari life and he entered into household life as Srila Srivasa Thakura. So why did he do such a thing? Just like the gopis of Vrindavan gave up their chastity and they ran to Vamsivata to associate with Krishna when He played His flute. Krishna consciousness is not about moral, social or ethical values of life. We have to transcend dharma to actually enter into real dharma, the eternal identity of the spirit soul. Therefore just as the gopis gave up their chastity and ran to Vamsivata when Krishna played His flute, similarly Narada Muni gave up his brahmacari vows for Vraja-bhakti, to enter into devotional service in terms of the love of the gopis for Krishna. That is the appearance of Srivasa Thakura. Continue reading "Appearance Anniversary of Srila Srivasa Thakura
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Dallas devotees featured on Fox 4 News for Festival of Joy (2 min. video)
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FOX4News.com Staff: The "Festival of Joy" is coming to Klyde Warren Park on Saturday. A group of dancers who will be part of the entertainment joined Good Day for a preview. The festival is said to be the world's oldest street festival going back three thousand years in India. It's now celebrated in cities around the world including New York, Los Angeles and London. Bhagavad Gita And Impact on Western Mind
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Bhagavad Gita And Impact on Western Mind
No work of spiritual literature has ever been revered as much as the sacred Bhagavad Gita; which not only continues to inspire Indians even today, but also remains admirable even to this day in the western countries.
Mr. Terence, a guest who read the Bhagavad Gita at a motel in CA commented “ I got my first Gita in a hotel room and ever since I read the first verse my life has been ever increasing in Krsna Consciousness. Life is a journey back to Krsna. Peace… Thank You!”
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Radha Damodara Temple – Prahl?d?nanda Swami – Vrindavan Parikrama
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Pada Yatra by Iskcon Trinidad and Tobago 2019 (Album of…
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Pada Yatra by Iskcon Trinidad and Tobago 2019 (Album of photos)
Every year we have to good fortune of hosting a visit by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. Maharaj is famously known as the “Walking Monk” and has walked across Canada several times takes time to walk as much as he can in countries he visits.
One festival celebrated by ISKCON worldwide is called Panda Yatra - The Walking Festival where devotees take deities of Gaura Nitai on procession accompanied with Kirtan and distribution of prasadam and transcendental literature.
Here are some moments from this festival.
Flower holi at ISKCON Gaya
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Jagdish Shyam Das: On 24th evening ISKCON Gaya celebrated Flower holi festival. Festival started with harinaam.
The test of advancement: you are jolly!
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Srila Prabhupada: That is the test. How you are advancing in chanting will be tested how far you are free from material anxieties.
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How to be positive in all circumstances
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How to be positive in all circumstances – the third perspective. It is not enough to maintain physical hygiene – we need to take care that our mind and our heart remain pure. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura once said, “Negativity will only control you if you allow it to enter your mind.” In other words, if you think negatively, if you always look into the abyss, the abyss will stare into your face. This is very important. On the other hand, if we think that everything is possible, everything will be possible for us – because we will attract these things into our lives. Some of you might say, “it’s not possible to be that positive!” However, if we look from the spiritual perspective, we can see something very nice. One of the greatest bhaktas, Sri Prahlada Maharaja, gives us a good example.
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Bhaktivedanta Players: some photos from last week’s Gaura Purnima play in the main tent
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Bhaktivedanta Players: some photos from last week’s Gaura Purnima play in the main tent of the Manor: “The Golden Avatar”
What is the greatest gift that can be given? (video)
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What is the greatest gift that can be given? (video)
Talk given my HH Devamrita Swami on what is the greatest gift that can be given? Including a discussion about Lord Chaitanya’s external potency.
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